San Gabriel Park

Portions of San Gabriel Park reopen

The portions of San Gabriel Park north of Morrow Street, including the splash pad, skate park, event law, Community Center and Sunken Garden have reopened to the public. The rest of the park is still closed for debris cleanup after the flooding during July 4 weekend.
The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

Georgetown City council ponders which grass is greener

The future layout for San Gabriel Park will include nine baseball diamonds, more than 15 soccer field configurations and two sand volleyball courts. The layout update represents the fourth phase of renovations at the park, which were presented to Georgetown City Council April 8.

Third year of Two Step Inn within sight

The third annual Two Step Inn is taking place in less than a month – April 5 and 6 – at San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Parks Department for years had planned for a festival space to provide entertainment to residents in its Parks Master Plan.
Option 1: In this plan, the soccer fields would be terraced to accommodate the flood zone they’re in because of their location near the San Gabriel River.

Option 1: In this plan, the soccer fields would be terraced to accommodate the flood zone they’re in because of their location near the San Gabriel River.

San Gabriel Park update to change athletic fields, parking

The fourth phase of projects at San Gabriel Park will address the park’s soccer and baseball fields.
Georgetown is considering three different configurations for San Gabriel Park’s sports fields. This configuration would have the soccer fields closer to the skate park and existing parking. (Maps courtesy City of Georgetown

Georgetown is considering three different configurations for San Gabriel Park’s sports fields. This configuration would have the soccer fields closer to the skate park and existing parking. (Maps courtesy City of Georgetown

Feedback sought for Blue Hole, San Gabriel parks

Changes are coming to two of Georgetown’s most popular parks, and residents had an opportunity to learn about plans during two open houses December 11 and 12.
Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Native American roots along the San Gabriel River go back more than 10,000 years

The long history of Native Americans in Williamson County came to life March 24 during a walk-and-learn along the San Gabriel River. The tour guide was Georgetown resident and historian Helen Cordes. About 70 history buffs joined the tour in morning and afternoon sessions.